The relationship between us and our fathers can be pretty intense, particularly if one is a "butch" lesbian of color. Sometimes, in such relationships, there is a struggle of sorts as both parties may fight over the limited power allowed by the dominate society. Also, I see this in working class families. I was just wondering if anyone out there has explored this topic by way of images.
2006-12-11 07:09:03 · 5 answers · asked by planxt 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Hi! Thanks for your answers.
I actually am an African-American "Butch" lesbian. Though I I have a degree, I work with my hands.
My hands are my father's gifts to me.
I don't consider the strain to be something limited to the working class. But, as I'm working class, I notice it more. I was just wondering if there are other lesbians out there who have endured the emotional process (i.e. pissing contest) of dealing with their fathers. I am grateful that I can finally drink a beer, talk shop, and work on the car with my dad.
Sometimes our dads are not the most femenist-minded folks. So it's special when one can bond with one's father over other things and hence develope respect for each other. The respect that can show itself through a photo. I focus on "butch" lesbians because, well it's just a different kind of relationship when you and your dad dress alike and have the same mannerisms without even being aware of it. I haven't any plans-but please, if you do it, do it right
2006-12-12 07:58:50 · update #1
that is a weird topic.
2006-12-11 07:12:46 · answer #1 · answered by jjrjeff 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Just looking around, no, I can't find anything like that, which is sad . . . I think it would make an amazing study with very powerful images. But you can read up on the idea with the book "His Hands, His Tools, His Sex, His Dress: Lesbian Writers on Their Fathers" by Catherine Reid and Holly K. Iglesias (editors).
Good luck finding something!
2006-12-11 07:55:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am curious as to why you see this as a working class phenomena? I hope I can assist you further email me. Jasenibs@hotmail.com
2006-12-11 07:38:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm... u kno i dont think anyone has but its a very very good idea. If u find one, please let me know! If not, then i would love to take on the creative task. Is this sumthing u are working on?
2006-12-11 07:14:20 · answer #4 · answered by Raynebow_Diva 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could call it Dykes and Dads.
2006-12-11 07:13:29 · answer #5 · answered by J D 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋